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EN05 GPK

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,348 mi
Last recorded194,348 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 GPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 194,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 183,559 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 174,215 miles

Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2 o/s seats fitted, all others missing at time of test ()

Front Brake discs corroded slightly

Headlamps deteriorated slightly

Nearside Front Inner rack end has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (subframe mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (subframe mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 166,711 miles

Body work surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 166,705 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Body work surface corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces poor condition **borderline** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 163,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Park brake lazy requires attention

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 163,670 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel leak cant see where its coming from Air filter housing restricting view (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Park brake lazy requires attention

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 158,087 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 158,087 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside rear tyre bald on edges & splitting between tread

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2017 155,082 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit attention required (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit attention required (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit attention required (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 149,028 miles

Centre stop faulty

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall small damage

Pass 20 Jun 2015 140,245 miles

beam patterns weak

diesel tank damp

no plate lights dim

Pass 5 Jun 2014 130,137 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 116,576 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 7 Mar 2013 114,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake pads worn to excess

Pass 18 May 2011 93,444 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

SEAT BELTS- Near side front,Centre rear and Near side rear retracts slow.Centre lock mechanism damaged.Near side rear seat belt frayed.

Fail 18 May 2011 93,444 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

SEAT BELTS- Near side front,Centre rear and Near side rear retracts slow.Centre lock mechanism damaged.Near side rear seat belt frayed.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 83,795 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 76,104 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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EN05 GPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN05 GPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EN05 GPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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